A New Home in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria

An elderly gentleman in Puerto Rico lost his house to Hurricane Maria in September 2017. To get by, he was living in a makeshift building made of scraps he found.

This spring he became the owner of a brand new home built by volunteers from Adventist Agency for Development and Resource Assistance (ADRA) and World Renew Disaster Response Services (World Renew DRS).

The weather in Puerto Rico was hot and humid while volunteer teams were at work on the house, but they were serving and sweating for the glory of Jesus, the Ultimate Servant.

World Renew DRS reconstruction work in Puerto Rico is ongoing this summer. In July, a World Renew DRS reconstruction team is working in the Fajardo area and on the west side of the island between Aguadilla and Rincon, repairing homes damaged by Hurricane Maria. World Renew DRS also recently awarded a grant to a Fajardo congregation to support their recovery efforts in their own community.

Recovery from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico will take a long time, and World Renew DRS is committed to the journey.

“We are working with local organizations in Puerto Rico, and they are expressing compassion for their neighbors. We are thankful to be welcomed into local communities and to rebuild homes with community members,” said Bob Laarman, World Renew DRS director.

Would you like to volunteer with World Renew Disaster Response Services? Visit worldrenew.net/volunteer to discover opportunities to serve!

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